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Snappy Dog

6682 1/2 N Northwest HWY · Chicago, IL 60631

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Snappy Dog on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2586310

Location recorded for this inspection · Snappy Dog · 6682 1/2 N Northwest HWY

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WASHROOM WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1532488

Location recorded for this inspection · Snappy Dog · 6682 1/2 N Northwest HWY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING SERVED AND PREPARED-CHILI AT 175.1 F. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE DRAINING WATER ON LEFT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER COMING UP FORM AIR GAP FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAINLINE AND GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, FRY LIGHT, AND DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR STORAGE AREA AND TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SLL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER OFF FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1424371

Location recorded for this inspection · Snappy Dog · 6682 1/2 N Northwest HWY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/GREASE ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LITTER ON FLOOR IN OUTSIDE SHED ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT CORNER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PLASTIC FLOORBASE PEELING FROM WALL ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH PLASTIC FLOORBASE TO WALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP 3-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER/MAKE THEROMETER VISIBLE IN ALL COOLERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1326997

Location recorded for this inspection · Snappy Dog · 6682 1/2 N Northwest HWY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1326962

Location recorded for this inspection · Snappy Dog · 6682 1/2 N Northwest HWY

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR SERVICING OF EQUIPMENT. BY END OF INSPECTION STILL NO REPAIR PERSON ON SITE. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44.5F TO 54.1F.(CORN DOG 44.5F, CHEESE STICKS 46.9F, BEEF TAMALES 45.7, SLICED TOMATOES 54.1F, HOT DOG 47.5F, POLISH SAUSAGE 47.9F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCT 51LBS WORTH $163 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS REACHED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR SERVICES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1271242

Location recorded for this inspection · Snappy Dog · 6682 1/2 N Northwest HWY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floor in rear kitchen areas by hot water heater not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in rear kitchen area must be provided, light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
557465

Location recorded for this inspection · Snappy Dog · 6682 1/2 N Northwest HWY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
557448

Location recorded for this inspection · Snappy Dog · 6682 1/2 N Northwest HWY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Coolers not maintaining proper temperature. Instructed to have all coolers on and running at 40 F or below.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Pest control logbook not provided or mantianed on premises. Instructed to obtain a licensed pest control oompany and service premises and provide logbook with all required documents. Front entry door not rodent proofed. Instructed to to rodent proof front door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Instructed manager to install screen door to prevent flying insects or keep door closed during operation.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Water pressure low at all sinks. Instructed to increase water pressure under city pressure. Taylor soft serve machine not provided with hot and cold running water supply at top of machine. Instructed to install hot and cold running water.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2104217.

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